🍫 High-Protein Chocolate Ice Cream
📝 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese for extra protein)
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
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¼ cup milk (dairy or almond)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend
Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
👉 If using cottage cheese, blend a little longer to remove any texture.
2️⃣ Freeze
Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for 1½–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes for smoother texture.
3️⃣ Serve
Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
Top with chocolate chips, berries, or nut butter.
💪 Protein Boost
Depending on your protein powder and yogurt choice, this recipe can deliver:
20–35g of protein per serving.
🔥 Extra Creamy Version
Add:
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1 tbsp peanut butter or
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2 tbsp light coconut milk
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A Ninja Creami version
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A 3-ingredient frozen banana version
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Or a low-calorie “anabolic” bodybuilding version 🍨💪